Senior Reward Analyst
A fantastic opportunity to join our team at Sumitomo Corporation for an experienced reward and compensation professional to support strategic reward projects, salary benchmarking, global grading and pay transparency initiatives within a corporate HR and reward environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Reward & Benefits Analyst, Human Resources / HR Reward Specialist, Total Reward Analyst
SALARY: £67,000 to £74,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid. Working 3 Days from the Office in London (EC4V) and 2 Days from Home
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Reward Analyst to join a collaborative people and reward function supporting business-wide reward and compensation activity. This role offers the chance to work with the Head of Reward on key reward and HR projects spanning salary benchmarking, job evaluation, pay ranges and global grading frameworks.
As a Senior Reward Analyst you will partner closely with HR, Finance and senior stakeholders, providing data-driven insights to support annual salary and bonus reviews, reward audits and pay transparency initiatives.
The Senior Reward Analyst role will suit someone with strong analytical skills, excellent Excel capability and experience working with job evaluation methodologies in a corporate reward environment.
ABOUT US
Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited (SCEU), as part of Sumitomo Corporation, is one of the world’s largest integrated trading groups. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: enriching lives and the world. We put customers at the heart of everything we do while embracing our responsibility to society. Inclusion is key – everyone is welcome, and everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
With a global presence and expertise in a wide variety of industries, we offer candidates a continued career growth in a forward-thinking and innovative environment. We are driving significant sustainable energy projects in the UK, leading the way on climate change and energy. Join us and be part of something that truly matters.
We look forward to you joining SCEU, where you will build lasting relationships, develop your skillset and contribute to our 400-year history of success.
WHY JOIN US?
* Stunning views of the River Thames from our newly refurbished London office space with excellent facilities and a welcoming atmosphere
* Contribute to work that supports sustainability, innovation and global responsibility
* Apply early to avoid missing out – successful candidates will hear from us in February 2026
DUTIES
Your duties as the Senior Reward Analyst include:
* Annual Salary and Bonus Reviews: Supporting salary and bonus cycles, including reporting and market data analysis
* Market Benchmarking: Managing external salary surveys and analysing reward trends
* Job Evaluation and Grading: Leading job evaluation activity and supporting global grading frameworks
* Pay Transparency Compliance: Supporting delivery of EU Pay Transparency requirements
* Stakeholder Guidance: Advising managers on pay structures, reward policies and benefits
* Financial Collaboration: Partnering with Finance on reward budgeting and forecasting
* Reward Processes: Designing and improving reward tools, systems and processes
* Reward Audits: Conducting regular audits to ensure market alignment and compliance
* Policy Review: Reviewing and maintaining reward-related policies and documentation
* Industry Insight: Monitoring reward best practice and emerging industry trends
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
* Previous experience in reward, compensation or HR analytics within a corporate environment
* Experience with job evaluation and global grading frameworks
* Strong data analysis and modelling skills with advanced Excel capability
* An analytical and detail-focused approach to problem solving
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Fluency in written and spoken English
* Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK and Europe
DESIRABLE
* Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline
* CIPD qualification or working towards professional accreditation
* Exposure to HR systems such as SuccessFactors or similar HRIS platforms
* Experience supporting pay transparency initiatives or related training
BENEFITS
Competitive salary (£67,000 - £74,000) plus benefits
Hybrid working – 3 days working in the office in London per week with 2 days working from home
25 days annual leave + flexible working hours
Flexi time credits for hours worked beyond 35 hours per week, with line manager approval
Working Away - Up to 20 calendar days to work from any location either in the country you work in or overseas
Life assurance, pension scheme, bonus scheme
Free annual health check
Free onsite gym with pool and classes
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Training and development tailored to your goals
Potential support towards professional qualifications
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14367
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Sumitomo Corporation